The
cold rushing waters of the Wild Alaskan rivers produce some of the richest,
most naturally succulent salmon in the world. Wild Alaskan Chinook
(King), Sockeye (Red) and Coho (Silver) salmon - with their rich color,
firm texture, and wonderful flavor are renowned through out the world.

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The
rivers in the Gulf of Alaska are the most
pristine river systems in the world. Because of their hundreds of miles
in length and
the challenges of their many rapids, the salmon that originate here
are noted for their firm, bright red flesh, nutty flavor and the extra
oils and fat that they carry to fuel them on their migration to their
spawning grounds. The Chinook (King) and Sockeye (Red) salmon, arriving in early May, are
first salmon of the season to return to the rivers and streams of
Alaska. Fortunately for those of us who appreciate their rich flavor and
firm texture, the fats and Omega-3 oils are the kinds that your
cardiologist would recommend.

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Sockeye
Salmon are the second most abundant species of salmon in Alaska. Sockeye
Salmon spend one to four years in the Pacific Ocean and reach sizes of 4
to 7 pounds. Sockeye Salmon range far and wide in the nutrient-rich waters
of the North Pacific Ocean feeding on natural plankton and fishes before
returning to fresh water to spawn.

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Chinook
Salmon may migrate to the marine environment the spring after they hatch
or can spend up to two years in the riparian environment prior to out
migration. Chinook Salmon spend five years or more in the ocean reaching
sizes of up to 60 pounds before returning to spawn.

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Silver
Salmon remain in fresh water a year before swimming to the ocean to feed
and grow. Silvers return after three years and either swim up the Wild Alaskan
to spawn, or spawn in one of many of the lake systems of the feed by the
many river tributaries.